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Julep \Ju"lep\ (j[=u]"l[e^]p), n. [F., fr. Sp. julepe, fr. Ar. &
Per. jul[=a]b, jull[=a]b, fr. Per. gul[=a]b rose water and
julep; gul rose + [=a]b water.]
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1. A refreshing drink flavored with aromatic herbs;
especially (Med.), a sweet, demulcent, acidulous, or
mucilaginous mixture, used as a vehicle. --Milton.
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Honey in woods, juleps in brooks. --H. Vaughan.
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2. An alcoholic beverage composed of brandy, whisky, or some
other spirituous liquor, with sugar, pounded ice, and
sprigs of mint; -- called also {mint julep}. [U.S.]
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